Hydraulic Technician

Our client, an Oil and Gas Company is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician. This is a Contract position with an expected end date of 31/12/2027, the role is PAYE with a 3on/4off rotation, mobilising out of Aberdeen. FPSO knowledge is preferrable.

Job Objective

The Hydraulic Technician is responsible for providing hydraulic maintenance support to offshore installations in accordance with the Client’s procedures.

Result areas

The Hydraulic Technician is responsible to the Mechanical Lead for:

• Acts as hydraulic technical focal point onshore.
• Provides support to offshore installations for all hydraulic maintenance requirements.
• Makes cost effective and safety decisions/investigations with regard to the repair, maintenance and modifications of all installation equipment.
• Reviews planned maintenance routines to ensure equipment is maintained correctly whilst making most effective use of work force.
• Liaises with vendors when required for offshore support.
• Prepares/reviews engineering work packs and close out reports developed externally for technical content.
• Determines spare part requirements for items of equipment.
• Co-ordinates lube oil/grease supply for all installation equipment.
• Prepares material/service requisitions, offshore visit request forms and requests for modifications.
• Prepares specifications for additional installation of equipment.
• Works in accordance with agreed performance standards, targets, and goals.

• Actively contributes towards continuous improvement initiatives.

General

• Keeps knowledge and procedures up to date on all relevant aspects and shares this within the

department.

• Reports regularly to the Lead Mechanical Tech on personal achievements.
• Correctly administers work.
• Uses and maintains corporate standards. Develops and proposes improvements.
• Assists the onshore emergency organization when required.

Education & experience

• Experience as Hydraulic Technician in a North Sea environment
• Thorough, relevant experience in mechanical hydraulic engineering.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Computer literacy for discipline calculations and document processing.
• Affinity with technical matters and in-depth analysis of technical problems.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Awareness of the safety culture in Oil & Gas industry.
• Good understanding of a multicultural, 24/7 production environment.
• Valid survival certificate and offshore medical (plus any other industry standard pre-requisites to travel offshore).

Behavioural traits

• Planning & organization
• Problem analysis & solving
• Creativity
• Verbal expression
• Written skills

Information on the behavioural traits of all the Client’s staff (Result orientation, Cooperation, and Initiative) can be found in the the Client’s Corporate Management System.

Authority & Control

The Hydraulic Technician reports to the Mechanical Lead. Additionally, authority and responsibilities as indicated in the Client’s Corporate Management System apply.